Grallator morijensis

Grallator morijensis

† Grallator morijensis — a Early Jurassic dinosaur track ichnospecies from Lesotho. Carnivorous predator tridactyl traces. These ichnofossils document locomotion behavior and paleoenvironmental data.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Grallator morijensis was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.

Time Period

Jurassic Early Mesozoic Era

Grallator morijensis lived during the Jurassic Early period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 201.4 to 174.7 million years ago.

After the Triassic-Jurassic extinction, dinosaurs rapidly diversified and became the dominant land vertebrates. Early sauropods and theropods began to evolve larger body sizes.

Discovery & Naming

Discovery Location Lesotho

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Jurassic Early
Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Grallator morijensis live?
Grallator morijensis lived during the Jurassic Early period (Mesozoic Era, 201.4–174.7 million years ago).
What did Grallator morijensis eat?
Grallator morijensis was a carnivore.
Where were Grallator morijensis fossils found?
Fossils of Grallator morijensis were found in Lesotho.

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